Calls for the release from prison of Ibrahim, her 20-month-old son, and newborn daughter.

Urges the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize granting Ibrahim asylum or refugee status.

Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom within Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting certain sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of freedom of religion or belief.

Recognizes that every individual should have the opportunity to practice his or her religion without fear of discrimination.

Reaffirms the commitment of the United State to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals.

Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for religious freedom initiatives.

]]>2014-05-30T19:26:22ZIntroduced in House2014-05-28T04:00:00Z2014-05-28Introduced in House00HouseCondemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.Display Title113International AffairsHouseStandingJudiciary Committeehsju102014-07-21T14:46:06ZReferred toConstitution and Civil Justice Subcommitteehsju012014-07-21T14:45:58ZReferred toImmigration and Border Security Subcommitteehsju002014-05-28T16:00:45ZReferred toHouseStandingForeign Affairs Committeehsfa162014-06-10T12:50:25ZReferred toAfrica, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommitteehsfa002014-05-28T16:00:40ZReferred to2014-07-21Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.2014-07-21hsju10Constitution and Civil Justice SubcommitteeHouse committee actions1Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.Committee2014-07-21hsju01Immigration and Border Security SubcommitteeHouse committee actions1Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.Committee2014-06-10hsfa16Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations SubcommitteeHouse committee actions1Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.Committee2014-05-28hsju00Judiciary CommitteeH11100House floor actions2IntroReferralReferred to House Judiciary2014-05-28H11100-ALibrary of Congress9IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.2014-05-28hsfa00Foreign Affairs CommitteeH11100House floor actions2IntroReferralReferred to House Foreign Affairs2014-05-28Intro-HLibrary of Congress9IntroReferralIntroduced in House2014-05-281000Library of Congress9IntroReferralIntroduced in House811123Related billCRS1132014-06-03Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3384)453SRESA resolution condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.601text/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.Congressional Research Service, Library of CongressThis file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.